Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Personality disorders in modern life.—2nd ed. / Theodore Millon . . . [ et al. Personality Disorders in Modern Life
Dr. Millon’s work is distinguished by its to personology. Personality Disorders in Modern Life - THEODORE...
: Extreme conscientiousness and rigidity. Millon identifies specific subtypes like the "Conscientious Compulsive". Millon’s work is distinguished by its to personology
: Marked by instability in moods, self-image, and relationships. Millon notes historical parallels to Kraepelin’s "excitable personality". The seminal textbook
: Featuring grandiosity and a need for admiration.
: Millon views personality not as a set of rigid "sick" vs. "healthy" categories, but as a continuum. A "disorder" is simply an extreme, inflexible, or maladaptive expression of traits that exist in everyone.
The seminal textbook , authored by Theodore Millon and his colleagues, is a cornerstone of clinical psychology. It bridges the gap between historical theory and contemporary practice, exploring how deep-seated personality traits manifest as debilitating disorders within the context of modern society. Core Concepts and Philosophy